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578 NGC Ch XF Tiberius II Constantine Byzantine Empire Follis Superb (21082902C)

$ 316.27

Availability: 92 in stock
  • Historical Period: Byzantine (300-1400 AD)
  • Era: Ancient
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Denomination: Follis
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Grade: Ch XF
  • emperor: Tibeius Constantine
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Year: 578
  • Certification: NGC

    Description

    Dated Choice Extremely Fine Byzantine Empire Emperor Tiberius II Constantine follis coin.
    Tiberius Constantine reigned 578-582 CE.
    Certified by NGC to Ch XF, f
    ull legends, broad flan, well struck & superb!
    Looks nicer than the assigned grade.
    Æ Follis (40
    nummia), 38
    mm, 18.52g, Constantinople mint, Officina A. Struck 578/9 CE, Sear 430.
    Obverse: Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and
    eagle
    tipped scepter, cross to right.
    Reverse: Large M, cross above, ANNO to left and reign year (y = 5) to right, in ex: CONA.
    Tiberius II Constantinus, born Thrace, died Aug. 14, 582, Constantinople. Emperor succeeded in defending the empire against the Persians to the east but suffered reverses in conflicts with the Avars and the Slavs to the north and west.